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IPVM's independent reporting is divided into 3 categories: (1) Public, (2) Info+: news, profiles, tutorials, etc. and (3) Research: tests, shootouts, competitive and financial analysis.

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Oosto / Anyvision Criticizes Clearview, Calls For Empty DB Facial Recognition

Oosto (formerly Anyvision) has called out Clearview AI, stating "that biometrics should be deployed with empty databases" in a recent release,...

By Robert Wren Gordon - almost 3 years ago | 10 Comments

UK Government Declines Hikvision, Dahua Ban

The UK government has declined to support the Foreign Affairs Committee's June 2021 recommendation that Hikvision and Dahua be banned from the UK...

By Charles Rollet - almost 3 years ago | 4 Comments

VMS / VSaaS Mobile Apps Guide

This 24-page guide provides an in-depth explanation of mobile apps in VMS/VSaaSes. In this guide, we cover: Mobile Monitoring Mobile App...

By Benros Emata - almost 3 years ago

Multi-Factor Access Control Authentication Guide

Unauthorized users gaining access with someone else's credentials is one of the most fundamental risks of access. Multi-factor aims to mitigate...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 5 Comments

Installation Course November 2022, Registration Closed

Learn the basics for installing video surveillance systems. We teach you, step by step, the right way to install, the right tools to use and how to...

By IPVM Team - almost 3 years ago

Turing Raises $80 Million From PRC China Investors

Turing Video / AI, the robot turned fever tablet turned VSaaS turned Uniview / Sunell relabeller, has raised $80 million from PRC China investors,...

By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 7 Comments

Integrator CRM Software Usage Statistics

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software is a critical sales and management tool, but with dozens of options available, which are most used...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 18 Comments

President Signs Secure Equipment Act Banning New FCC Authorizations of Dahua and Hikvision, Becomes Law

President Biden has signed the Secure Equipment Act into law, mandating the FCC block new equipment authorizations from Dahua, Hikvision, Huawei,...

By Charles Rollet - almost 3 years ago | 62 Comments

Flock Risks False Felony Stops With Previously Stolen Vehicles, Detective Says “Not The Flock System’s Fault"

False traffic stops conducted on previously stolen vehicles can be particularly dangerous because they are treated as high-risk. As Flock Safety...

By IPVM - almost 3 years ago | 18 Comments

Holocaust Museum Says Uyghurs At "Serious Risk Of Genocide", Cites IPVM

The US Holocaust Museum has released a detailed report about how Uyghurs are at "serious risk of genocide" by the PRC government, citing IPVM's...

By Charles Rollet - almost 3 years ago | 10 Comments

Vandal Resistance/IK Rating Guide

"Vandal-proof" is a term often used by manufacturers to market their products, but the reality is that these specifications are mostly...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 7 Comments

Hikvision CSO Declares "Devices with Backdoors Can’t Be Used To Spy"

Hikvision's CSO/DSO Fred Streefland declared "devices with backdoors can’t be used to spy" though Cybersecurity legend Bruce Schneier responded to...

By Robert Wren Gordon - almost 3 years ago | 19 Comments

Mobotix Bucks Western Trend, Adding White Light Illumination

In a rare move for non-PRC manufacturers, Mobotix has announced white light illuminators at IPVM's Fall New Products Online Show. In this...

By Ethan Ace - almost 3 years ago | 8 Comments

Brivo Going Public At $800 Million Valuation

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By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 28 Comments

Directory Of 100+ Video Surveillance Facial Recognition Sellers

This directory provides a list of facial recognition providers to help readers consider options and make sound purchasing decisions based on their...

By IPVM Team - almost 3 years ago | 12 Comments

Mercury Security Furloughs Some Production Workers, Faces Product Shortages

Mercury Security is a core component of numerous access control providers with dozens of partners for their access controllers. However, in in the...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 25 Comments

Spam: Verkada Sends 10,000+ Unsolicited Emails to 23 School Districts

An IPVM investigation reveals Verkada has sent more than 10,000 unsolicited commercial emails to 23 US school districts, regularly ignoring senior...

By Charles Rollet and Carl Stoffers - almost 3 years ago | 39 Comments

Cloudastructure Raises $30+ Million

California's Cloudastructure has raised over $30 million through Regulation A+ / crowdfunding and now has a sizeable amount of funds to expand. How...

By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 7 Comments

Facial Recognition's Controversial Rise in Brazil

Brazilian media, academics, and NGOs are voicing alarm at facial recognition's growing popularity in the country, where its use has gone beyond...

By Robert Wren Gordon - almost 3 years ago

The Real Turing President is Not Ron Rothman

In August, Turing made a splash announcing retired Honeywell Security President as the company's President. However, new legal filings contradict...

By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 48 Comments

Motorola Paid $124 Million For Envysion

A 15-year old company that most, even within video surveillance, have never heard of was acquired by Motorola for $124 million. This is more...

By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 17 Comments

Turing Lies To US Court About Not Targeting Illinois Sales

Turing's President declared, "under penalty of perjury" that "Turing does not target its marketing, sales, or commercial activity toward...

By John Honovich - almost 3 years ago | 18 Comments

Swiftlane Video Intercom and Touchless Access Profile

US startup Swiftlane, a cloud-based, subscription access system, combines face recognition and video intercoms while using iPhones as...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago | 13 Comments

Execs Refuse To Sign Confidentiality Agreement, Company Argues Conduct Constitutes Consent: RedLPR VS HTS

If executives refuse to sign confidentiality agreements, can companies effectively force them to abide by them if the executives continue to work...

By Isabella Cheng - almost 3 years ago | 4 Comments

Lock Keyways For Access Control Guide

Understanding lock keyways are critical for access control, as even when adding in electronic access control, mechanical locks are typically...

By Brian Rhodes - almost 3 years ago

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